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Executive Director

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
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  • Details

    Job Type:Part Time
    Start Date:December 16, 2024
    Application Deadline:December 15, 2024
    Education:4-Year Degree Required
    Compensation:USD $400 - $4,000 / month
    As a non-profit with a budget contingent on grant/donor funding, this is a volunteer position with a monthly stipend. There will be a check-in with the board after three months on the job to reassess this payment structure, based on income generated.

    Description

    Grassroots Comedy seeks an Executive Director (ED) to lead our organization in managing and expanding its impact, influence, and operational capacity. This individual will manage high-level decision-making, team recruitment, partnership management, business development, fundraising, financial oversight, and team cohesion. As the face of Grassroots Comedy, the Executive Director will represent the organization in interviews, at events, and in the media, building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across the comedy, nonprofit, and broader communities. This position is an exciting opportunity to run a non-profit organization and play a crucial role in its direction and growth. The ED will play a critical role in the ongoing evolution of Grassroots Comedy- a one of a kind organization at the intersection of comedy and advocacy - at a time when society needs it most.

    Grassroots Comedy seeks an Executive Director (ED) to lead our organization in managing and expanding its impact, influence, and operational capacity. This individual will manage high-level decision-making, team recruitment, partnership management, business development, fundraising, financial oversight, and team cohesion. As the face of Grassroots Comedy, the Executive Director will represent the organization in interviews, at events, and in the media, building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across the comedy, nonprofit, and broader communities. This position is an exciting opportunity to run a non-profit organization and play a crucial role in its direction and growth. The ED will play a critical role in the ongoing evolution of Grassroots Comedy- a one of a kind organization at the intersection of comedy and advocacy - at a time when society needs it most.

    Benefits

    This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who is passionate about leveraging comedy to inspire positive change and build community. The Executive Director role offers a unique balance of responsibility, creativity, and impact, ideal for someone looking to grow alongside an emerging organization in the social impact and entertainment space. It’s also a great fit for someone who wants to run and shape their own business, with endless potential for growth.

    While Grassroots Comedy is still a young non-profit and does not yet have the capacity to offer a benefits package, hours are extremely flexible, the culture is laid back and creative, and as the ED, you would have the ability to shape the direction and culture of the organization.

    Furthermore, this is an excellent opportunity to liaise with professionals in the non-profit / humanitarian / social justice industry, as well as the comedy industry.

    Are you a creative who wants to manage and build your own business, where you can play a key role in shaping the strategic direction and impact of an organization making a real impact through the medium of comedy? This may be the perfect role for you!

    This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who is passionate about leveraging comedy to inspire positive change and build community. The Executive Director role offers a unique balance of responsibility, creativity, and impact, ideal for someone looking to grow alongside an emerging organization in the social impact and entertainment space. It’s also a great fit for someone who wants to run and shape their own business, with endless potential for growth.

    While Grassroots Comedy is still a young non-profit and does not yet have the capacity to offer a benefits package, hours are extremely flexible, the culture is laid back and creative, and as the ED, you would have the ability to shape the direction and culture of the organization.

    Furthermore, this is an excellent opportunity to liaise with professionals in the non-profit / humanitarian / social justice industry, as well as the comedy industry.

    Are you a creative who wants to manage and build your own…

    Level of Language Proficiency

    English- fluent

    English- fluent

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
    Washington, DC, USA

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